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Sorry didn't read the part about the substrate. Glad you knew I was kidding .

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Sorry didn't read the part about the substrate. Glad you knew I was kidding .

Hey Steel,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you; for some reason, I am not receiving email notifications when a reply comes into a thread I am subscribed to -- even though I KNOW I have checked off instant notification in each post...

So, what do you make of the substrate? We're using the natural "polished pebble" type thinking we were going to go with a natural theme -- now that this has been scrapped, and my wife wants the "Zen/Asian" thing going on for our goldies, do you still think this neutral type of gravel will work?

Actually, I don't blame you for perhaps NOT kidding with your question about PINK GRAVEL; that would, indeed, be hideous...

Yes I think that type of gravel would still look great with your theme change.

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit. -Vince Lombardi
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” ― John WoodenSandy Hook Elementary......Lest We Forget
See my profile for my tanks and what fish I keep

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit. -Vince Lombardi
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” ― John WoodenSandy Hook Elementary......Lest We Forget
See my profile for my tanks and what fish I keep

I'm going to try and post some pics up tonight of what the tank currently looks like, so you can all begin to give input and suggestions, and to get a better idea of what I have been describing in terms of what's in there now...